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PSG star Kylian Mbappe found himself becoming the subject of online ridicule recently. He became the center of attention for trollers after attempting an audacious overhead kick that failed to make its mark during PSG’s UCL clash against Newcastle United. Fans rushed in to draw comparisons of Mbappe’s failed attempt with Manchester United wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho’s spectacular goal against Everton.

Despite being the hero for PSG with a late penalty that secured a 1-1 draw, fans mocked the 24-year-old French star. As Mbappe remains under the spotlight of trollers, let’s uncover fan reactions who took a jibe at the PSG star.

Mbappe’s failed attempt against Newcastle United

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The 24-year-old French sensation, Kylian Mbappe, is known for his goal-scoring prowess on the pitch. Nonetheless, he came under scrutiny following PSG’s clash against Newcastle United in the Champions League. Notably, PSG was hunting to find an equalizer against the Magpies. At the 55th-minute mark, Mbappe attempted an audacious bicycle kick but failed to connect clearly.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele started the move by running past defenders and marching towards the goal. Nick Pope ultimately saved his shot, leaving the ball in the air. Kylian Mbappe thought of attempting the spectacular, but it backfired, and instead, the ball fell at the feet of Fabian Ruiz. Interestingly, Mbappe’s misfired attempt failed to register itself as a shot.

The incident didn’t escape the wit of commentator Darren Fletcher, who cheekily suggested Mbappe needed some tutoring from Garnacho. “I think he needs half an hour with Garnacho,” quipped Fletcher, evoking laughter from his co-commentator in Paris. Not only pundits but fans also took to X to voice their opinions.

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Fans mock Kylian Mbappe after drawing comparisons with Garnacho!

Fans took to X to express their amusement following the Frenchman’s failed overhead kick. The comparisons between Mbappe’s attempt and Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick goal became a trending topic on social media.

One fan boldly declared, “Garnacho owns him,” emphasizing the unexpected connection between Mbappe and the Manchester United player.

Another fan took a more direct jab, stating, “Man thinks he’s Garnacho,” highlighting the humor in the Frenchman’s attempt to replicate the iconic moment.

After adding a touch of sarcasm to the mix, another fan exclaimed, “How embarrassing,” with a laughing emoji. It encapsulated the collective sentiment of every fan witnessing Mbappe’s miss.

The banter did not stop there, as a fan humorously remarked, “he thinks he’s him,” underlining Mbappe’s comparisons with Garnacho.

Even a Manchester United fan joined the trolling group, calling on Garnacho to train Mbappe. He stated, “@agarnacho7 school your boy.”

Despite the comical miss, the PSG star salvaged a point for the Parisians, scoring a crucial penalty in the stoppage time. However, the memory of his misfiring attempt will probably stay with the fans. It will be interesting to see if Mbappe silences his trollers by putting on an emphatic performance in the future.

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